Personal Assistant

Are you someone who thrives on collaboration and communication? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, capable of managing time effectively and prioritising workload? You will find yourself working collaboratively across our energy markets, business support functions and other PAs within the Nuclear & Power Europe, Middle East and Africa business. You will naturally have a positive, pro-active approach, who is able to multi-task and work under your own initiative and make sound decisions. 

Your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to liaise effectively with staff and clients at all levels. An enthusiastic person who is highly organised and has the flexibility to deal with changing priorities and tasks. 

We now have an opportunity for a PA/Business Support to join our expanding team in our offices in Aztec West, North Bristol. 

Minimum Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Teams, Word and PowerPoint) Working knowledge of SharePoint. 
• Manage highly sensitive and confidential information appropriately. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Exceptional diary management. 
• Organised and efficient approach. 
• Able to be flexible and work with a team on tasks to meet business requirements. 
• Experience of working under pressure and meeting deadlines. 
• Ability for some travel in the UK (approx.. one overnight stay once a month). 

Responsibilities: 

Duties will include but are not restricted to: 

• Provide a high-quality PA/Business Support service to senior Directors and their Lead Team. 
• Extensive diary management. 
• Email management. 
• Arranging internal and client meetings both on and off site. 
• Extensive travel and accommodation bookings. 
• Manage the process for compiling regular reports and presentations. 
• Process expenses. 
• Organise and co-ordinate staff meetings and conferences. 
• Meeting Secretariate – including setting Agenda’s, Minute Taking and Managing Actions. 

Why work for Atkins?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at Atkins. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

Read more about our Vision for Women.

Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy “Total Reward,” a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

YourReward at SNC-Lavalin​ (snclavalin.com).

More about us:

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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